We are a family who loves food and are all pretty adventurous when it comes to trying different things. A huge part of our awesome world adventure is all the delicious foods we will experience. So here is a little taste of what we have been enjoying….
Vietnam – Hà Nội
Bún Chả from Bún Chả Hương Liên, 24 Lê Văn Hưu (40,000 VND/$2.67 NZD)Sizzling Beef, Cold Cuts Platter & Bánh Mì Sốt Vang (Beef Stew) from Bánh Mỳ Trâm, 252 Cửa Nam (140,000 VDN/$9.33 NZD)Iced Egg Coffee from Giảng Cafe (opened by the man who invented the egg coffee), 39 Nguyễn Hữu Huân (30,000 VND/$2 NZD each)Egg Coffee from Cafe Đinh (cafe opened by the daughter of the man who invented the egg coffee), Level 2, 13 Đinh Tiên Hoàng (20,000 VND/$1.33 NZD each)Fried Phở with Beef, Bún Bò Nam Bộ (Beef Noodle Salad) & Beef Phở Rolls from Ky Dong Restaurant, 11 Tống Duy Tân (160,000 VND/$10.67 NZD)
Vietnam – Cát Bà Island
Bún Chả from Phuong Nhung Restaurant on Một Tháng Tứ Street (50,000 VND/$3.33 NZD)Bún bò Nam Bộ (Southern Mixed Noodles) from The 25 Klub on Một Tháng Tứ Street (40,000 VND/$2.67 NZD)
Vietnam – Đà Nẵng
Bún Bò Huế (Beef Soup in Huế Style) from Quán Tý on Ngô Thi Sỹ (35,000 VND/$2.33 NZD)Pork Pancake from Pro Cafe on Trần Bạch Đằng (50,000 VND/$3.33 NZD)Bún Chả (Grilled Pork and Rice Noodles) from Quán Tý on Ngô Thi Sỹ (40,000 VND/$2.67 NZD)Bánh Ít Ram (Fried Sticky Rice Cakes) and Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Rice Pancakes) from Ba Tho, 71 Nguyễn Văn Linh (55,000 VDN/$3.67 NZD)
Vietnam – Hội An
Bánh Mì Dậu Hũ (Tofu Sandwich), Cao Lầu and Mì Quảng from Hung Hội An Restaurant, 656 Hai Bà Trưng (85,000 VDN/$5.67 NZD)Steamed Clams, Fried Tofu in Tomato Sauce, Vietnamese Shaking Beef and Chicken Wings from Restaurant Út Linh on Khu Bo Ho Cam Ha (290,000 VDN/$19.33 NZD)White Rose Dumplings, Banana Pancake and Prawn Pancake from the Central Markets (100,000 VND/$6.67 NZD)Our own creations with help from Hội An Eco Coconut Cooking Tour – Papaya Salad with Shrimp Crackers, Bánh Xèo (Rice Pancake), Fresh Spring Rolls and Braised Pork in Clay Pot
Vietnam – Nha Trang
Marinated Beef & Chicken, Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables, Steamed Rice and Drinks from Lac Canh Beef BBQ on Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm (298,000 VND/$20 NZD)Phở Bò (Beef Noodle Soup) from a small stall opposite Iced Coffee Simply Original Cafe on Hùng Vương (40,000 VND/$2.67 NZD)
Vietnam – Hồ Chí Minh City
Ruby’s Home Cooked Vietnamese Dishes – Salmon & Asparagus with Passionfruit Sauce & Calamari with NoodlesHủ Tiếu Mỹ from a small stall on Nguyễn Thần Hiến (District 4) (25,000 VND/$1.67 NZD)Phở Duôi Bò (Oxtail Noodle Soup) from Phở One Hung at Crescent Mall (68,000 VND/$4.53 NZD)
Vietnam – Phú Quốc Island
Phở Bò (Beef Noodle Soup) from restaurant near the Night Market (50,000 VND/$3.33 NZD)Cơm Tấm (Broken Rice) from small restaurant on Nguyễn Du (25,000 VND/$1.67 NZD)
Cambodia – Kep
Crab Soup (small) from So Kheang Restaurant at Kep Crab Market (28,000 KHR/$7 US/$9.50 NZD)Fried Crab with Kampot Pepper & Fried Crab with Noodles (small plate = 3 crabs) from So Kheang Restaurant at Kep Crab Market (40,000 KHR/$10 US/$13.55 NZD)Fried Crab with Lemongrass Paste & Fried Crab with Kampot Pepper (small plate = 3 crabs) from Sunset Restaurant at Kep Crab Market (40,000 KHR/$10 US/$13.55 NZD)Fried Crab with Kampot Pepper (large plate = 4-5 crabs) from Sunset Restaurant at Kep Crab Market (30,000 KHR/$7.50 US/$10.15 NZD)
Cambodia – Koh Rong
Beef Lok Lak & Chicken Lok Lak from Coconut Beach Restaurant at Coconut Beach (40,000 KHR/$10 US/$13.55 NZD)Steamed Squid with Curry Sauce & Chicken Noodle Soup from Nice Beach Restaurant at Coconut Beach (40,000 KHR/$10 US/$13.55 NZD)
Cambodia – Otres Beach II
Khmer Chicken Curry from Banana Beach II Bar & Restaurant at Otres Beach II (18,000 KHR/$4.50 US/$6.12 NZD)
Cambodia – Phnom Penh
Mu Ping, Beef Skewers with Papaya Salad, Fried Noodle with Beef from a local restaurant below our apartment – 35 Chakrei Ponn (Street 208) (26,000 KHR/$6.50 US/$8.83 NZD)Pork Rice, Chicken Noodle Soup x 2 & Beef Fried Noodle from Central Market – Streets 67, 126, 53 & 136 (22,000 KHR/$5.50 US/$7.55 NZD)
Thailand – Lopburi
Beef Fried Rice, Noodles with Pork, Fried Noodles with Chicken & Rice with Shrimp Paste from an unnamed local restaurant on Thanon Sorasak (155 THB/$6.89 NZD)
Laos – Vientiane
Phở, Crispy Noodle Salad, Fried Instant Noodles with Beef & Stir Fried Beef with Basil and Fried Egg on Quai Fa Ngum (62,000 LAK/$11.27 NZD)
Laos – Phonsavan
Sweet & Sour Fish, Pork Fried Rice, Chicken Fried Noodles & Fried Pork Ribs (that’s what we ordered anyway) from Hoang Anh in Phonsavan Village (80,000 LAK/$14.55 NZD)
Laos – Luang Prabang
Lao Sandwich from the food markets on the corner of Sisavangvong & Kitsalat Roads (10,000 LAK/$1.82 NZD)Seafood & Meat Lao Barbecue from Lao BBQ spot down the lane next to Villa Senesouk (95,000 LAK/$17.27 NZD)Chicken & Ginger, Stewed Pork, Fried Noodles with Pork, Fried Rice with Prawns from a random roadside spot just over the Old Bridge (60,000 LAK/$10.91 NZD)Khao Soi & Noodle Soup with Pork from a little noodle spot (open 7.30am-Midday) next to Villa Senesouk on Sakkaline Road (40,000 LAK/$7.27 NZD)Suki & Pork & Onions from E-Huu Restaurant on Saakaline Road (30,000 LAK/$5.45 NZD)Omelette with Sun-Dried Beef & Sticky Rice & Beef Phở from Le Cafe Ban Vat Sene on Saakaline Road (55,000 LAK/$10 NZD)Fried Noodles with Pork, Fried Rice with Prawns, Lao Sausage & Chicken Curry from Sikhoun Muang Fruit Shake Restaurant on Cnr of Khounxoa & Phayameungchan Roads (90,000 LAK/$16.36 NZD)
Thailand – Bangkok
Chicken Massaman Curry from Soi Sukhumvit 38 Street Food Court (70 THB/$2.80 NZD)Beef Noodle Soup from the food court @ the MBK Centre on Phayathai Road (45 THB/$1.80 NZD)Yum Char from Hong Kong Noodle on Charoen Krung Road in Chinatown (Prices vary per dish)Fried Noodles with Chicken & Pork Noodle Soup from Chatuchak Markets (60 THB/$2.40 each)
Thailand – Chiang Mai
Kat Rin Kham Night Bazaar on Huay Kaew Road (Most dishes around 40-60 THB/$1.60-2.40 NZD each)Rice Rolls, Beef Phở (soup) & Pork Phở (dry) from Tummour, Level 4 @ Maya Shopping Centre on Huay Kaew Road (400 THB/$16 NZD)Roti’s (Fried Pork & Basil, Ham & Sausage, Chocolate, Northern Chicken Curry & Green Chicken Curry) from Guu Fusion Roti & Tea on Nimmanhaemin Road Soi 3 (Most dishes around 80 THB/$3.20 NZD each)Standard Platter (consisting of Brazilian churrasco pork ribs, peri peri chicken, New Zealand lamb cutlets & three sides) from The Flying Pig on Nimmanhaemin Soi 15 (1,050 THB/$42 NZD)Dumpling Noodle Soup & Teriyaki Squid from the basement foodcourt @ Maya Shopping Centre on Huay Kaew Road (105 THB/$4.20 NZD)Dinner Set/Chef’s Choice – Chicken Soup, Stir Fried Vegetables, Deep Fried Fish, Sweet & Sour Pork, Rice & Fresh Fruit from Rabeang Pasak Treehouse Resort (900 THB/$36 NZD)
Thailand – Hua Hin
Pork with Oyster Sauce & Prawn Salad with Lemongrass & Mint from our Hua Hin local, Saep Isan Restaurant on Soi Santawa (100 THB/$4 NZD)Prawns with Oyster Sauce, Pork with Garlic & Pepper, Raw Beef Salad & Chicken with Coconut Milk & Galangal from our Hua Hin local, Saep Isan Restaurant on Soi Santawa (220 THB/$8.80 NZD)MASSIVE Bucket of Popcorn and 2 x Large Drinks from the Cineplex @ Blúport Mall on Phetkasem Road (250 THB/$10 NZD)Chim Chum @ Tamarind Night Markets on Cnr of Nong Kae-Takiap & Hua Thanon 3 (129 THB/$5.16 NZD)Chicken Curry with Crispy Noodles & Spicy Mushroom Soup from The Food Market @ Market Village on Phetkasem Road (105 THB/$4.20 NZD)
Sweet Treats from Homemake Stall 101 @ Gurney Drive Hawker Centre (This selection 5 MYR/$1.67 NZD)Char Hor Fun & Hock Ken Char from Tiger Vegetarian Stall 74 @ Gurney Drive Hawker Centre (Small 6 MYR/$2 NZD / Big 7 MYR/$2.33 NZD)Dumpling Wan Than Mee (dry) from Stall 68 @ Gurney Drive Hawker Centre (5.50 MYR/$1.83 NZD)Tom Yam Bihun from Stall 99 @ Gurney Drive Hawker Centre (8 MYR/$2.67 NZD) & fresh watermelon juice usually 2.50-3.50 MYR/$0.83/1.17 NZD from various stallsPutu mayam, chocolate toast x 2, half boiled egg, 2 x iced coffees & nasi lemak from Toh Soon Cafe on Lebuh Campbell, Georgetown (14 MYR/$4.67 NZD)Rojak from Stall 9 @ Gurney Drive Hawker Centre (18 MYR/$6 NZD)Yum Char @ Tai Tong Restaurant on Lebuh Cintra, Georgetown (Lunch for 4 with mineral water & green tea 51.60 MYR/$17.20 NZD)Gear Box Soup from Stall 4 @ Gurney Drive Hawker Centre (25 MYR/$8.33 NZD)Banana & Coconut Pancakes from Stall 98 @ Gurney Drive Hawker Centre (5 for 3 MYR/$1 NZD)Chocolate Banana Snow from Stall 97 @ Gurney Drive Hawker Centre (8.90 MYR/$2.97 NZD)Satay Sticks from Satay International Stall 18 @ Gurney Drive Hawker Centre (Chicken 0.80 MYR/$0.27 NZD; Beef 1 MYR/$0.33 NZD; Mutton 1.20 MYR/$0.40 NZD per stick)Prawn Lam Mee from Stall 75 @ Gurney Drive Hawker Centre (Small 5 MYR/$1.67 NZD / Big 6 MYR/$2 NZD)Fried Oyster from Stall 84 @ Gurney Drive Hawker Centre (10 MYR/$3.33 NZD)Sheng Main from Fettes Park on Jalan Fette (7 MYR/$2.33 NZD)Things on Sticks from Stall 100 @ Gurney Drive Hawker Centre (most 2-3 MYR/$0.67-$1 NZD per stick)
Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur
2 x Pork Noodles (1 with soup & 1 with soup on the side) & 2 x freshly squeezed Lime Juices from Restoran Win Heng Seng on Jalan Imbi (21 MYR/$7 NZD)Chicken & Mushroom Noodles from Ipoh Noodles @ Signatures Food Court @ Suria KLCC (8.90 MYR/$2.97 NZD)MFC (Malaysian Fried Chicken) from our local cafe, Myola East Enterprise @ The Forum Condominium (3.50 MYR/$1.17 NZD per piece)Hokkien Kuew Tiao Bee Hoon, Dumpling Soup, Lalas (cockles) with Ginger & Wine, Hokkien Mee @ Restoran Win Heng Seng on Jalan Imbi (52.20 MYR/$17.40 NZD)Stir Fried Beef Hor Fun & KungPo Chicken from Wong Wok @ the downstairs food court, Lot 10 Hutong @ Lot 10 Shopping Centre (38.50 MYR/$12.83 NZD)
Totally amazing Sunday Roast Lunch @ The Ritz-Carlton (198 MYR/$66 per adult or 398 MYR/$132.67 NZD with free flow Champagne, Wine & Beer. Children aged 6-12 years 99 MYR/$33 NZD, children under 6 years old free)Chicken Nasi Goreng, Tom Yam & Noodles @ Metro Curry House on Jalan Kampung (26 MYR/$8.67 NZD)Boiled and Grilled things on sticks from Chinatown (34 MYR/$11.33 NZD)Chilli Crab (60 MYR/$20 NZD) and Dim Sums (9 for 10 MYR/$3.33 NZD) from Jalan Alor Food StreetWonder Women Chicken, Batman Spaghetti, Superhero Burgers, Batman Chocolate Brownies & Joker Oreo Milkshake from DC Super Hero Cafe @ Pavilion ($140 MYR/$46 NZD)Fishball Noodle Soup from Ipoh Noodles @ Signatures Food Court @ Suria KLCC (8.90 MYR/$2.97 NZD)Sushi Train from Signatures Food Court @ Suria KLCC (29.15 MYR/$9.72 NZD)Sotong (Cuttlefish) Noodles, Naan Bread & Tandoori Chicken from Restoran Al-Ashiq on Jalan Walter Granier (21 MYR/$7 NZD)Banana Leaf Meal – 1 x Vegetarian & 1 x Chicken from Little India (15 MYR/$5 NZD)2 x Dumpling Noodle Soup, Char Kuey Teow (Fried Flat Noodles) & Chicken Rice from Jalan Alor Food Street (30.75 MYR/$10.25 NZD)Dim Sum (10 for 10 MYR/$3.33) & BBQ Pork Buns (4.50 MYR/$1.50 NZD) from Uncle Dim Sum @ ChinatownPrawn Noodle Soup (7 MYR/$2.33 NZD) & Char Siew Bhau (Roast Pork Buns) (3 for 5 MYR/$1.67 NZD) from Imbi Market @ ICC PuduEgg & Onion Roti & Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice) from our local cafe, Myola East Enterprise @ The Forum Condominium (7.50 MYR/$2.50 NZD)Roti, Chicken Peratal & Nasi Lemak from the downstairs food court, Lot 10 Hutong @ Lot 10 Shopping Centre (23.40 MYR/$7.60 NZD)Decorate your own muffins @ Bricks Restaurant @ Legoland Hotel Malaysia. Part of the buffet dinner.Fries from Legoland (11 MYR/$3.66 NZD)
Singapore
A Singapore Sling, Tiger Beer, 2 x Soft Drinks, Fries and Calamari Rings from Raffles Hotel ($123 SGD/NZD)Takeaways…. Singapore style from Havelock Food Centre. Pork Ribs, Pork & Ginger & Carrot Cake ($13 SGD/NZD)
Bak Chor Mee (one with soup & without) from Michelin Star awarded Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle ($16 SGD/NZD)Duck Rice, Chicken Rice & Dumpling Noodle Soup from Orchard Road ($17.40 SGD/NZD)
Dumpling Noodle Soup from Beo Crescent Market ($6 SGD/NZD)Our first meal in Singapore!! Carrot Cake & Pig Tail Noodle Soup from Havelock Road Cooked Food Centre ($10 SGD/NZD)
